Every rose has its thorn – and that thorn, usually, is how much extra TLC they require once the heavens have opened. So, what to do with roses after heavy rain?
That's right; it's not enough to know how to grow perfect roses – or how to prune them, for that matter. No, this cottage garden idea staple also needs you to be prepared to put the work in... especially when the weather takes a turn for the wetter (a regular occurrence here in the UK, as we're sure you'll agree).
'Roses won't thrive in waterlogged soil,' explain the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), who note that flowers and foliage are at risk of fungal diseases should the plant become overwatered.
